Due to its important position in the fresh-food supply chain, its role in promoting the Mediterranean diet and its commitment to the environment, Mercabarna is a member of different organisations and institutions.

AECOC

Mercabarna is a member of the Association of Companies of Large Consumption (AECOC) and signatory of the manifiest against food waste "Food has no waste"

https://www.aecoc.es/

Alimentaria

Alimentaria is one of the most important food and drink trade fairs in the world. This fair takes place in Barcelona every two years and attracts the major international operators from the food processing, trade and distribution sectors. Mercabarna is one of the members of the Organising Committee.

www.alimentaria-bcn.com

Association to Promote Eating 5 Pieces of Fruit and Vegetable a Day

A national non-profit association which aims to spread the '5 a Day' message, with the campaign's philosophy being taken up by Mercabarna. Mercabarna is also a member of its management board.

www.5aldia.com

Barcelona + Sostenible

Mercabarna is one of the signatories to this commitment establishing the actions and strategies to follow to progress towards a more sustainable, efficient and rational Barcelona in terms of the use of resources and greater fairness in the distribution of profits.

lameva.barcelona.cat/barcelonasostenible/ca

Barcelona-Catalonia Logistics Centre (BCL)

A platform that works to improve the logistics sector in Catalonia, encouraging the construction of the necessary infrastructure networks for the development of this industry. This association is run by the Government of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, the Barcelona Port Authority and the Zona Franca Consortium, and includes the different stakeholders involved in the logistics chain. Mercabarna is a member of the executive committee.

www.bcncl.es

Barcelona Regional

Mercabarna is a shareholder in this public agency involved in strategic planning, town planning and infrastructures, led by Barcelona City Council and made up of public sector organisations and companies.

www.bcnregional.com

Code of good commercial practices

Mercabarna forms part of this body, under the authority of the Government of Catalonia and made up of institutions and companies from the agro-food industry. It aims to provide maximum transparency in the setting of food prices and encourages dialogue between the chain's different agents.

https://bit.ly/2NOBRxw

Community of Water Users of Delta del Llobregat

This institution has as its main objective the protection of the aquifers of the Vall Baixa and Delta del Llobregat.

www.cuadll.org/

The Pedagogical Innovation Council

Created by Barcelona City Council, the Pedagogical Innovation Council coordinates the civic organisations and institutions that offer educational activities for schoolchildren. Mercabarna forms part of this organisation by offering its children's educational activities: '5 A Day', 'Grow Up With Fish' and 'Flowers and Plants Every Day'.

www.bcn.cat/ccp

CREDA

The Centre for Agro-food Economy and Development was created in response to the need to encourage the structuring of a Catalan public system for research and development in the agro-food industry. Mercabarna is a member of the board.

www.creda.es

Food Bank Foundation

Mercabarna and the companies on the food estate actively collaborate with this organisation which aims to fight hunger, prevent consumable but unmarketable food from being destroyed and, finally, make it reach the neediest people in our immediate surroundings.

www.bancdelsaliments.org

Mediterranean Diet Foundation

An organisation run by companies from the agro-food industry throughout Spain which aims to promote the consumption of traditional products from the Mediterranean region. Mercabarna is one of the patrons.

www.dietamediterranea.com

World Union of Wholesale Markets

A non-profit organisation that promotes the exchange of information and experiences between wholesale and retail markets worldwide in order to improve their operation, organisation and management.

www.wuwm.org